Kristopher Ryan PNW

On 12/14/2021 at 5:38 AM, comicginger1789 said:

With all due respect to the person who said 3.0, I strongly disagree

That amount of rust, water damage and those pieces missing along the spine boil this down to a 1.5-1.8. And no I would not spend money on someone who thinks they can fix water damage to that extent. Oh sure, you can smooth it out nice nice, but If this book got a 2.0 or better from CGC I would question their practices greatly. Unfortunate but hey, you have a copy of a desired book which is still a win!

With respect to the grade that's where I'm at with it, so I appreciate that. The cleaner/presser didn't just have submission in mind and was also willing to do restoration (I should have mentioned that but it seemed off topic) so that's why I was trying to determine the best case for a grade.

All that said, would people prefer a book like this raw or graded (I'm intending to sell) is kind of my $100 question  Thanks in advance for any advice on that.

On 12/13/2021 at 5:07 PM, Tri-ColorBrian said:

3.0

Thank you for your reply. Is that as is or after a competent professional clean and press? Do you know anything about the staple "conservation"?

Obviously this is a heavily damaged book, but I do have a VERY competent cleaner and presser that does good work on water damage so I'm curious if it's even worth it. Personally I still have a hard time with judging low grades and also with what is allowed to be done with the staples. I've heard you can replace with vintage staples and have it count as conservation and not restoration but it limits you to FN, not sure if that's accurate. So I need your expert opinions please. Thanks!

Jennifer, I am getting this error AGAIN on 6/19 at 10:30 am. I have been trying for more than a week to create submissions whenever I have time. This is making it impossible for me to make the deadline for the Amanda Conner Private Signing Event.

What the heck am I supposed to do?

Please help!

2 hours ago, Jennifer F. said:

Hello, 

A system upgrade was going on yesterday the 13th, which did affect some systems.  It should be up and running now.

System Upgrade May Affect CCG's Online Services on Sunday, June 13 | CGC (cgccomics.com)

 

Thank you,

I am still getting this error or a blank loading page when trying to open the submission form. When will this be resolved? I need to make a couple of submissions.

On 1/13/2021 at 7:38 PM, jimbo_7071 said:

The four mil Mylars/Gerbers are very rigid, and GA covers are thicker and stiffer than the covers on SA and newer books. The edge of a four mil Mylar can catch the edge of a GA cover and cut through it like a razor. It happened to me once, unfortunately. Once was enough. (I would bet that even a 2-mil Mylar/Gerber could do it, although it would be less likely.)

Gotcha, thanks for the info!

On 1/11/2021 at 4:31 PM, E5150 said:

Mylars or Poly?

Tens of thousands of polys, but probably only a couple thousand mylars. Someone else mentioned Golden and 4mil as factors? What happens?

On 1/11/2021 at 2:39 PM, jimbo_7071 said:

I'm guessing that either you don't collect Golden Age books or you don't use 4-mil Mylars.

I don't collect Golden. I use 2mil E. Gerbers. Care to enlighten?

On 1/4/2021 at 12:42 PM, jimbo_7071 said:

Every time a book is inserted into a Mylar sleeve, it needs to be sandwiched between two backing boards first. I learned that lesson the hard way 30+ years ago.

Why? I've never had an issue just boarding the bag and inserting the comic, and have done plenty of bagging and boarding.

What are your thoughts on how much Last Ronin #1s will go up in value with an Eastman signature?

I'm considering submitting a few (the A cover, the 1:10, and the Very Gary Variant) but I'm not sure if it's really worth it for the price Eastman would add. Plus, I assume a ton of others will do the same. Curious to see what you all think!

Thanks Jennifer! I just want to confirm, my replacement card is supposed to arrive on the 28th, it's ok to wait until then? Thank you!

My Credit Card on file with CGC had it's number stolen and had to be deactivated. 

I have several submissions with CGC right now, and I just got a statement e-mailed from them the day after it was cancelled.

I'm about 5-6 days out from my replacement card and I'm trying to make sure I won't have any additional issues. 

I submitted a "contact us" form on the site and missed the window for calling because of work (I'm on the West Coast). Anything else I should do?

Thanks!

11 hours ago, LDarkseid1 said:

With a pressing, i'd say shot for an 8.0. CGC 8.0's sell for around $90 and up.

This book was already pressed . . . Thanks for the reply!

I apologize I do not have access to a scanner during the pandemic lockdown. I need help determining if this would get a high enough grade to be worth submission, your help is appreciated!

Thanks everyone! Based on the grades given (heavily weighted to 8.0) this books probably isn't worth submitting in my mind. Thank you all very much!

I apologize I do not have access to a scanner during the pandemic. I am on the fence about submitting this book and I'm curious where it falls on the scale (I know it's not a 9.8 but I know it's not a 4.0 either). Thanks for your time!

I have my large shipping box on the way and want to ship in the smartest/least expensive way.

I have 9 books I don't need pressed, Modern.

1 1973 book, so that's Value, right?

About 10 books that I'd like cleaned and pressed.

Should I submit these in the same large shipping kit? If I'm right I would get 3 shipments back, correct?

Thanks!